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Kurashiki to Itsukushima Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 173 km · 1d 10h 59m · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved July 1, 2026 · Last updated 21 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 173 km route runs from Kurashiki to Itsukushima, passing through Okayama and Hiroshima. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Hatsukaichi Kamihera, Hiroshima.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (6)

6 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Okayama, Hiroshima.

Fukuyama Castle
Low Risk

Fukuyama Castle

Hiroshima

No incidents

Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Low Risk

Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

Hiroshima

52 incidents

Kyōbashi River
Low Risk

Kyōbashi River

Hiroshima

52 incidents

Itsukushima Shrine
Low Risk

Itsukushima Shrine

Hiroshima

83 incidents

Miyajima Public Aquarium
Low Risk

Miyajima Public Aquarium

Hiroshima

88 incidents

Itsukushima
Low Risk

Itsukushima

Hiroshima

105 incidents

Fukuyama Castle
Low Risk

Fukuyama Castle

Hiroshima

No incidents

Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Low Risk

Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

Hiroshima

52 incidents

Kyōbashi River
Low Risk

Kyōbashi River

Hiroshima

52 incidents

Itsukushima Shrine
Low Risk

Itsukushima Shrine

Hiroshima

83 incidents

Miyajima Public Aquarium
Low Risk

Miyajima Public Aquarium

Hiroshima

88 incidents

Itsukushima
Low Risk

Itsukushima

Hiroshima

105 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kurashiki, Okayama
Moderate Risk 173 km 1d 10h 59m 1 sightings within 5 km
Hatsukaichi Kamihera, Hiroshima

Around 8:40 on 2026-06-18, there was a report of something resembling a bear crossing the road in Kamihira, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Hatsukaichi Kamihera, Hiroshima

News ·2 weeks ago
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Itsukushima, Hiroshima
Total Distance: 173 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Time data not available

Asian black bears on your route

Asian Black Bear

Asian Black Bear

Ursus thibetanus japonicus

Range
Honshu, Shikoku
Size
80–120 kg
Active
Dawn & dusk

Sharing space safely

  • ·Make noise as you walk; carry bear spray
  • ·If charged, stand firm and use the spray
  • ·If contact happens, resist firmly. They retreat when met with resistance
  • ·Don't climb. They climb better than you

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Emergency Contacts

110
Police
119
Fire/Ambulance

For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Hatsukaichi Kamihera, Hiroshima.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 173 km route runs from Kurashiki to Itsukushima, passing through Okayama and Hiroshima. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Hatsukaichi Kamihera, Hiroshima. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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